Evaluating Websites
There are several excellent resources on the Internet that will aid you in your research. Be sure to evaluate what you find for not only relevancy, but also authority and quality. Take a look at the handout below for tips on evaluating websites.
Biblical Research Tools
Introduction
The Internet can be a bewildering place to look for information. Not only is there a huge amount of information out there, but there can also be huge differences in the quality of the information. You will find a list of good websites for theological information below. You can also use special features in Google (or whichever search engine) to increase your chances of finding good quality information.
For example, you can limit your search results to only information that comes from .edu, .gov, or .org domains. For good theological information, .edu and possibly .org domains will probably be the best bets. Here's how you can limit your search to a particular domain in Google's advanced search (after entering a particular domain as you see below, you'd also enter your search terms in the boxes near the top of the page):
The best way to use any online search tool to its full potential is to explore, explore, explore. Try all of the features to see how they work. The more you explore, the more you'll know how to use the tool effectively.